Mar 06 Watch 4:02 European leaders coalesce around new defense plan as U.S. blames Ukraine for pause in aid By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi The Trump administration once again put Europe on notice Thursday, as European leaders met to try and unite around a new defense plan. President Trump said he would selectively abide by Article 5, which commits the U.S. to defend NATO… Continue watching
Mar 06 WATCH: Hospitalized Pope Francis releases audio message thanking supporters for their prayers By Colleen Barry, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was hospitalized three weeks ago with double pneumonia. Continue reading
Mar 06 WATCH: Hegseth hosts meeting on Ukraine plan with UK Defense Secretary Healey at the Pentagon By Associated Press In just over a month, President Donald Trump has overturned old certainties about U.S. reliability as a security partner, as he embraces Russia and withdraws American support for Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 06 France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine after U.S. freezes info sharing By Associated Press The U.S. said Wednesday it had paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped the war-torn nation target Russian invaders. Continue reading
Mar 06 EU leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine aid and their own security as U.S. support wanes By Raf Casert, Lorne Cook, Associated Press European Union leaders on Thursday committed to working together to bolster the continent's defenses and to free up hundreds of billions of euros for security after U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated warnings that he would cut them adrift to face… Continue reading
Mar 06 Brushing off Trump’s threat, Hamas says it will only free hostages for a lasting truce By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The militant group accused President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to back out of the ceasefire agreement they reached in January. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 4:10 U.S. suspends intelligence sharing with Ukraine, officials say By Geoff Bennett, Nick Schifrin The U.S. and Ukrainian national security advisors spoke on Wednesday, with both sides stating that talks are moving in a positive direction to secure a minerals deal and accelerate peace talks with Russia. But U.S. officials also confirmed the U.S. Continue watching
Mar 05 Supplies dwindle, prices soar in Gaza as Israel’s aid freeze continues By Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Associated Press After more than 16 months of war, Gaza’s population is entirely dependent on trucked-in food and other aid. Most are displaced from their homes, and many need shelter. Fuel is needed to keep hospitals, water pumps, bakeries and telecommunications operating. Continue reading
Mar 05 Trump said ‘nobody has ever heard of’ Lesotho, but Musk is trying to do business there By Keketso Phakela, Gerald Imray, Associated Press “It is surprising and disappointing that he claimed no one knows Lesotho, especially given that the U.S. has an embassy here,” minster Lejone Mpotjoane said, a day after Trump’s dismissive comment in a speech to Congress caused some laughter. Continue reading
Mar 05 Trump issues ‘last warning’ after White House confirms talks between U.S. and Hamas officials By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for… Continue reading